Silicon carbide devices for extreme applications: from synchrotrons to nuclear fusion

Martedì 28 gennaio 2025, con inizio alle ore 15:00, presso l'Aula T del DFA, il Dott. Gabriele Trovato terrà un seminario dal titolo Silicon carbide devices for extreme applications: from synchrotrons to nuclear fusion.

Il seminario appartiene al ciclo Young Physicists to Young Physicists (YP2), organizzato dai Rappresentati del Dottorato in Fisica.

Abstract. Silicon carbide (SiC) is a remarkable wide band-gap material that has recently gained importance for its key role in power electronics, particularly in automotive systems and high-power industrial applications. By leveraging its industrial maturity and extending its capabilities to the sensoristic world, SiC is driving the development of advanced devices tailored for extreme-environment applications. This presentation will explore the application of SiC devices produced by STLab in synchrotron diagnostic elements, precision dosimeters, and other instruments developed for FLASH radiotherapy. Additionally, advancements in alpha-particle spectroscopy detectors for studying superheavy elements will be highlighted, along with future prospects for SiC-based sensors designed for neutron detection and particle monitoring in nuclear fusion reactors.